Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has publicly responded to allegations made by Emmanuel Obasi, the ex-husband of actress Judy Austin, who claimed the actor blocked him from seeing his children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Edochie, in a post on his social media account Friday, dismissed the accusation, saying the matter had nothing to do with him. \u201cSome of my fans have reached out to me, saying, \u2018pls allow him to see his children.\u2019 In this era of social media, people prefer chasing clout and chasing social media money with my name, rather than doing the right thing. Tell him to call his ex-wife, if he wants to see or take his children, let them discuss it. He has her number. It has nothing to do with me,\u201d<\/em> Edochie wrote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The actor\u2019s statement comes amid ongoing controversy surrounding his marriage to Judy Austin, which has been a subject of public debate since he announced her as his second wife in 2022. The issue has sparked heated discussions about family, morality, and celebrity culture in Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reactions have poured in across social media. One user wrote: \u201cThis drama is exhausting. The children should be the priority, not social media battles.\u201d<\/em> Another commented: \u201cYul should stop deflecting. If he married Judy, he can\u2019t pretend he has no role in this.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Social commentators weighed in on the broader implications. \u201cThis case reflects how celebrity disputes spill into public discourse, often overshadowing the welfare of children involved,\u201d said Lagos-based analyst Ngozi Eze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Policy voices stressed the importance of child welfare. \u201cRegardless of marital disputes, children have a right to parental access. Courts and social services must ensure this right is protected,\u201d said family law expert Ibrahim Musa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fans of Nollywood expressed mixed feelings. \u201cWe love Yul as an actor, but his personal life has become a soap opera. It\u2019s affecting his brand,\u201d said Abuja resident Chinyere Okafor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stakeholders in child advocacy urged restraint. \u201cParents must shield children from public feuds. The internet never forgets, and these kids will grow up reading these headlines,\u201d said activist Mariam Diallo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The controversy underscores the intersection of celebrity culture and family disputes in Nigeria, where personal matters often play out in public view, drawing intense scrutiny and debate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has publicly responded to allegations made by Emmanuel Obasi, the ex-husband of actress Judy Austin, who claimed the actor blocked him from seeing his children. 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